Join Us In Protest On The Steps Of The Supreme Court!
Wednesday, March 2, 2005 — 9:00 AM

When: Wednesday March 2, 2005 - 9:00AM

Where: On the steps of the Supreme Court of the United States, Washington DC

Why: McCREARY COUNTY V. ACLU OF KY and VAN ORDEN V. PERRY

More Info: Virginia State Director Rick Wingrove.

Officials in McCreary, Pulaski, and Harlan counties in Kentucky, in a concerted effort, placed framed copies of the Ten Commandments - a fundamental component of the Christian religion - in the halls of 2 county courthouses and 1 school building. They are attempting to ignore, muddle, and circumvent the law by having the displays brought in under the guise of a "private donations", as one element of an 11 piece "educational exhibit", and by claiming that it has nothing to do with religion. Naturally, the ACLU sued and won in US District Court. This flagrant attempt by christian fundamentalists to use government as an extension of their ministries is being appealed in the Supreme Court.

Van Orden involves a granite monument on the grounds of the Texas State Capitol. Texas is being sued for removal and has proven reluctant. Hence, it is twofer day at SCOTUS!

As usual, I will be down there with a sign and an opinion. Various Atheist, Separationist, and Humanist groups will be in attendance. I hope you will join us for a day of protest over these patently unconstitutional religious activities. Given the current political climate, and the renewed aggression of the religious right, emboldened by their perceived influence over the recent elections, it is time for all of us to Speak Out. Together we can be more than a voice, more than a presence - we can be a force. Join with us so that they know we are out here and that we disapprove of efforts to subvert the Constitution.

Remember - Silence is Consent

Rick Wingrove
Virginia State Director, American Atheists, Inc.
P.O. Box 650186
Sterling, VA 20165-0186
703.433.2464
rwingrove@atheists.org

(AMERICAN ATHEISTS is a nationwide movement that defends civil rights for Atheists; works for the total separation of church and state; and addresses issues of First Amendment public policy.)

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